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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291, 435.72 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291, 435.72 and 187.98 is: 281.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291 : 435.72 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291/435.72 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291x = 435.72 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291x = 81,906.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,906.65/291
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.47

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